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Hooray for SummerBy Amy Shepherd, M.Ed. Hooray for Summer is a bright, joyful celebration of the season - and a groundbreaking resource designed specifically to support children with Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI). Created by educator Amy Shepherd, M.Ed., this book uses intentional design to guide young readers through a gentle progression of visual complexity - a critical developmental skill for individuals with CVI. As children move from page to page, they encounter bold, high-contrast illustrations that gradually introduce more complexity in a controlled, accessible way. This is the first CVI-friendly children's book of its kind to support this essential learning process - blending joyful, seasonal storytelling with thoughtful design for inclusive literacy. Perfect for: children with CVI, low vision, sensory needs, and all early learners who benefit from visual clarity and repetition. Product Details: Author: Amy Shepherd, M.Ed. Trim Size: 8.5"" x 8.5"" Page Count: 24 Format: Hardcover Ages: 1-8 ISBN 979-8-9991856-3-1 Publisher: Little Dandelion Press

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Amy Shepherd, M.Ed., is a parent, educator, and advocate for children who are blind or visually impaired. Her journey began as the mother of a young man who is legally blind and grew into a passion for making early learning more accessible and joyful for all children.She serves as the Parent Liaison for the Michigan Department of Education's Resources for Blind and Low Vision. Amy holds a Master's in Education and Social Policy from Northwestern University, a Perkins-Roman CVI Range Endorsement, and iscompleting a graduate certificate in CVI at UMass Boston.Hooray for Summer is her debut published book-created with love, grounded in best practices, and driven by a deep commitment to accessibility. It's the first in a growing collection from the CVI Book Nook, which she founded to spark wonder, promote exploration, and design inclusive materials for early learners. As a CVI parent, author, and founder of Little Dandelion Press, Rachel brings both personal experience and professional expertise to the editorial process. Her careful attention ensures that Hooray for Summer reflects CVI-friendly design principles while maintaining joyful, accessible storytelling for all readers. Rachel's editorial guidance helped shape the book's visual and language structure to support children with visual impairments, sensory needs, and early literacy development.

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